English

one

wʌn, oʊn, wɒn
Meaning: one thing or person
Part of Speech: Pronoun Alternative Readings: oʊn, wɒn

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Example sentences

Take one if you are hungry.
Take one if you are hungry.
I don't like this one; please show me another.
I don't like this one; please show me another.
I like the green one least of all.
I like the green one least of all.
He really fucked that one.
He really ruined that.
The original plan was much better than this one.
The original plan was much better than this one.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to a single person or thing when you don't want to repeat a noun. It can also mean any person in general.

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